How to Peen Your Scythe: Tools & Tips

[@TimothyTate-tc5yk]

Thanks for explaining how to know when to peen the scythe blade. I've watched some other videos and they never explained when or what to look for to peen the blade. Your video is more explanatory and information . Again thanks I've learned more and understand the reason for peening my scythe blade.

[@BareMtnFarm]

Thank you for your nice comment and for watching. We appreciate it.

[@guyseaborn5392]

Why on earth anyone puts a thumbs down when a guy is just being helpful I cannot imagine. Thankyou a very informative piece.

[@immaleaf4964]

they probably giggled too much to get any info

[@scottjohnson9225]

So your putting a slight saw tooth edge on the blade?

[@BareMtnFarm]

No, the peening process is used to thin, smooth, and strengthen the edge of the blade which is then honed with a whetstone to final sharpness just like a regular knife. Thanks for watching!

[@chippywarren9706]

What a wonderful calm tutorial. Thank you so much. My scythe is a pain, I rarely use it. Most people around here do though. I do want to learn, I've always been good at sharpening being a mason. However the thought of locals laughing at my struggles, puts me off. Thank you once again.

[@BareMtnFarm]

Glad it was helpful! I get stared at a lot too when I out cleaning the ditches by the road with my scythe

[@dianeforti8696]

Thank you for this helpful video. The sound made by the whetstone against the blade is reminiscent of Chinese musical instruments. Adds to the serenity of the process!

[@geijutsukapalmer]

Thanks for this. After watching various videos and reading articles, etc., this was the most specific information I came across. Now I know what I did wrong in previous sharpening. Thanks again.

[@BareMtnFarm]

You're very welcome!

[@TheKhopesh]

2:36 I like to put the allen key in at about the 11 o' clock position and pull down. That way if (or rather, when) my hand or the key slips, my hand is going down and away from the blade rather than up toward the blade.

[@BareMtnFarm]

Thanks @TheKhopesh That makes super sense and I'll put that into practice!

[@garthwunsch]

Thanks for this useful tutorial. I can make any knife razor sharp very quickly, but knew nothing of this art. I could hear the difference on the final hone. Subscribed

[@benjamindejonge3624]

Congrats, first time I’ve been fascinated seen this method

[@BareMtnFarm]

Hi @Benjamin De Jonge When first trying to peen its a little intimidating but you soon get comfortable, into a groove so to speak!

[@robertcorradi8573]

Another thank you..... Really clear and precise......👍

[@waynecorrigan8215]

Thanks for the videos "sharping, peen and scything.

[@BareMtnFarm]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@jsi4452]

Excellent. Always thought they were too much trouble. Now not so much! Thanks.

[@BareMtnFarm]

Glad to help

[@lexboegen]

Thank you. I've been researching various videos on scythes and yours are the best that I've encountered so far. I have a suburban yard, but there is an easement for power lines behind my property that isn't maintained by the power company. If I don't get out there periodically and keep the weeds down, it gets overgrown and attracts snakes, raccoons, etc. to live there. It's too steep and muddy for using my mower, so it looks like a brush scythe would be the ideal tool for this job. I have an "Alabama chain gang" swing tool (no idea what its proper name is, but it's what was commonly seen alongside roads when I was growing up, just like the movie Cool Hand Luke.) but it does a poor job. I suspect that it's a cheap grade of steel that won't hold an edge.

[@BareMtnFarm]

We have found that the Austrian scythe being lightweight is the easiest to use over time while doing a decent job of clearing brush etc. weight really gets tiring when using a tool for extended period of time.😀

[@BastHoen]

Nice instruction video. Thank you!

[@BareMtnFarm]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@kratondude24]

I feel like I have been listening to Ed Helms, of The Office!

[@CriticalThinking101]

You didn't mention what you dipped the stone in, was that water or oil and how much did you fill up the stone holder with?

[@mastweiler22]

It was filled with water, filled to the level that it doesn't spill (too much)

[@marymadalenem2351]

Thank you nice to the maintenance tooo. All aspects. Great video.

[@stolenorange]

Did you do the brush blade video?

[@timothymcdonough27]

Great vid! I love tools for tools :) I'm confused how there isn't a bur on the "back" side of the blade. I've never sharpened a scythe but have years of experience with many many other cutting tools. This appears to be a "chisel" bevel so I understand only sharpening the one side of the blade, but have you ever tried finishing with a strop or ultra fine waterproof sandpaper fastened to a board/dowel? These are streamlined methods for wood carving tool maintenance that may speed up the process OR get you an even finer finished edge. I'm in no way suggesting I know better here, but am curious if there's a reason you don't use these methods? Thanks!!!

[@BareMtnFarm]

Hi @Timothy Mcdonough. I Think the wet stones were historically used as a matter of convenience for use in the field, durability, and doesn't matter if things get wet or a little dirty. There is a slight bur on the backside which a quick downward swiping on the back of the blade with the stone knocks down.

[@speakstheobvious5769]

I can never seem to get it sharp enough. I peen it using a jig well. I use a stone. It looks sharp but doesn't cut grass. I don't think the peening jig isn't lengthing the blade out enough.

[@marymadalenem2351]

Which blade would you recommend for clumps of grass? We call it buffalo grass. I just got a scythe, but I think the blade is to long for what I need too do. It's more like weeds long but in clumps. Thank you for your time. Great video!

[@garethjones6246]

Try a Fux 65 cm ditch blade.

[@thomasarussellsr]

Nicely done tutorial. Where did you get the peening jig/s? Link? Thanks, Thomas

[@ToraKwai]

scythesupply.com/

[@morgan5941]

scythesupply.com

[@BareMtnFarm]

@Morgan is spot on!

[@staceyyoung63]

@@BareMtnFarm looks like the info about where to purchase the items got deleted. Could you share again where to get this equipment?

[@denisegaetz2916]

@@staceyyoung63 Hi, it looks like our description box is not under a drop down arrow. If you tap the title, the word more pops up and then the description box or show notes is there and viewable. Hope this helps you and thank you for watching.

[@snort455]

I wonder why nobody peens a machete or a brush hook? Guess Ill give it a try

[@BareMtnFarm]

Mostly I think it has to do with the type of steel that is used. These Austrian scythe blades are usually made from a type of steel that responds to the pounding by making the edge hardened. Think of it the same way as a blacksmith beating on a horseshoe into the shape makes it harder. However, you could always give it a try. Thanks for watching!